Made with tender greens, mandarin oranges, almonds, cranberries, and a citrus dressing, this Mandarin Orange Salad is bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor!
In a small mixing bowl or glass jar, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add in the olive oil and whisk to incorporate.
Mandarin Orange Salad
Drain the canned mandarin oranges well, patting dry with a paper towel if needed.
In a large serving bowl, toss together the lettuce with 2 tablespoons of the prepared dressing. Add in the mandarin oranges, almonds, and cranberries, and serve with additional dressing on the side.
Notes
Storage: You can prepare the dressing in advance and refrigerate, but it is best to assemble this salad immediately before serving. The Citrus Dressing can be stored for 7 weeks in the fridge. Vegan Modification: Use maple syrup in place of honey. Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar can be substituted for the rice wine vinegar. Nuts: Nuts are optional and you can use pecans or walnuts in place of the almonds.